Crude oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday amid concerns about an uncertain economy. Hence, Brent crude shed by 4% to settle at $79.35 a barrel, its largest daily decline since late September. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude dropped by 3.5%, to settle at $74.25 a barrel, their lowest settlement this year.
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European Union countries on Tuesday considered the latest proposal for a lower gas price cap of 220 euros ($231), a week away from a meeting when the bloc hopes to resolve an issue that has deeply divided the 27 member states.
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Bulgaria's parliament approved on Tuesday a temporary windfall tax of 33% on oil, gas and coal companies, implementing a European Union-wide agreement on the issue.
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The Italian government expects to raise around $4.2 billion (4 billion euros) from a new windfall tax on energy companies and a price cap on the electricity produced by coal, fuel oil, or renewable power generation, officials at the central bank, Bank of Italy, said on Monday.
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Crude oil prices dropped to the lowest level since January following OPEC’s decision not to cut production any further. Moreover, stronger-than-expected US economic data fuelled speculation that the Federal Reserve would keep its policy tight to fight inflation. Hence, Brent crude decreased by $2.89, or 3.4%%, to settle at $82.68 a barrel. WTI crude fell by $3.05, or 3.8%, to end at $76.93 a barrel.
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